---
product_id: 510614561
title: "2-Bay NAS DS223 (Diskless)"
brand: "synology"
price: "158.70 OMR"
currency: OMR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 9
category: "Synology"
url: https://www.desertcart.com.om/products/510614561-2-bay-nas-ds223-diskless
store_origin: OM
region: Oman
---

# Multi-platform access & private cloud 2-Bay Diskless NAS for flexible storage Built-in data protection & surveillance 2-Bay NAS DS223 (Diskless)

**Brand:** synology
**Price:** 158.70 OMR
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🚀 Elevate your data game with Synology DS223 — where power meets simplicity!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** 2-Bay NAS DS223 (Diskless) by synology
- **How much does it cost?** 158.70 OMR with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.om](https://www.desertcart.com.om/products/510614561-2-bay-nas-ds223-diskless)

## Best For

- synology enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted synology brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Robust Data Protection:** Automatic backups to multiple destinations keep your business and media safe.
- • **Centralized Private Cloud:** Own your data with seamless multi-device access anytime, anywhere.
- • **Flexible Storage Management:** Supports Synology Hybrid RAID (SHR) for mixed drive sizes and optimized redundancy.
- • **Collaborative Sharing Made Easy:** Effortlessly sync and share files with clients and teams across platforms.
- • **Intelligent Surveillance Integration:** Turn your NAS into a smart monitoring hub to protect what matters most.

## Overview

The Synology 2-Bay NAS DS223 (Diskless) is a compact, metal-encased network storage solution designed for professionals seeking centralized, secure, and flexible data management. Featuring Synology’s intuitive DiskStation Manager OS, it enables private cloud creation, multi-platform file sharing, and intelligent surveillance capabilities. With support for Synology Hybrid RAID, it accommodates mixed drive sizes while ensuring data protection. Ideal for millennial managers balancing work and leisure, the DS223 offers a powerful, scalable backup and collaboration platform backed by a 2-year warranty.

## Description

Designed with both leisure and work in mind, the entry-level 2-bay DS223 has all the tools you need to create an intuitive and secure platform to centralize, organize, and share your data. Leverage the license-free, built-in solutions available in Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM) to create your own private cloud, access files from any device, and work efficiently on business projects with clients and collaborators.

Review: Was a Drobo fan for years, they are gone and Synology is a great replacement - I have been a fan of Drobos for decades, but recently when one of my Drobos failed I found out that Drobo is no more. The went out of business in 2020. So, the hunt was on for a replacement. The key feature (for me) of the Drobos was that they could hold drives of different sizes and would automatically adjust storage if a drive failed so that you only had to replace that one drive. To my knowledge none of the other DAS or NAS manufacturers supported this functionality. In my hunt, I looked at several NAS and when I got to Synology, I stopped in my tracks. Turns out Synology has an operating system for their NASs called SHR which stands for Synology Hybrid Raid. It doesn’t work like Drobo, but it is similar enough that you can put different drives in your drive station and the OS will handle it. The only down side from what I can determine is that when different size drives are used, then some space will be wasted because essentially the Synology SHR breaks each drive into very large chunks and pairs them up for data protection. If one of the drive chunks can’t be paired with a chunk on another drive then it will not be used. For example if you put a 4TB drive in your NAS paired with a 7TB drive, then SHR will only be able to match chunks for 4TB of total space and 3TB will be wasted. Not great, but usable until you can afford to buy another 7TB drive to match up with the 7TB you already have. Functionality: I wish I had known about the Synology SHR years ago, cause now that I bought their NAS and am learning about it, I am finding that there is an enormous amount of functionality that it brings to the table. I have struggled for years with sharing data between my Windows computer and my Macintosh because of the incompatible by design philosophy or either Microsoft, Apple, or both. The Synology NAS makes sharing data a breeze. Now, I need to mention that I am a software engineer (retired), so I am used to handling a certain level of complexity. So, I need to make it clear that Drobo was much simpler than the Synology NAS to setup. The Drobo was essentially a really big USB hard drive. You just format it and use it like any other drive. No muss no fuss. The Synology on the other hand is essentially a completely separate and very powerful computer that happens to have a whole bunch of storage in it. Synology try’s to make things simpler by allowing you to control everything through your web browser. Once you are connected to the NAS with you browser, you get what is actually a desktop on your NAS. I have included a screen shot of the desktop displayed in a browser window so you can see what I mean. The desktop includes various tools to adjust the configuration of you NAS as well as providing a way to download and install both updates, as well as additional applications (packages) for other things you might like your NAS to do. With Package Center you can install apps to turn your NAS into a download server, a DHCP server, And audio and or video media server, a mail server, you can load an office suite as well as a simple text editor, you can install a VPN server and eve a chat server. There are also Open Source applications that can be installed and also a category called Contributor that has some third party applications like TeamViewer and KodiExplorer. Overview: The DS423 I purchased has two Gig-T Ethernet ports on the back, along with two USB3 ports that can be used to backup the NAS to external USB drives. It has slots for four drives. As a replacement for my failed Drobo, the Synology NAS does a great job, at the expense of having to learn how to set it up. That is the only real down side. If you are a novice computer user, then you will need someone to set it up for you, or you will need to just go with a USB external hard disk and forget about using a NAS. The operating system in the NAS is Linux, but Synology has hidden it very well, so you don’t need to be a Linux expert, or even a Linux user to master the Synology, but you will need to brush up on some of the network terminology that is essential to configuring a NAS. Do I recommend the Synology NAS, definitely. I had mine up and running in a minimal configuration in a few hours, but exploring all the options takes time so expect to spend some additional hours learning some new stuff. By the way, Synology makes a 2 drive bay NAS DS223 that has all the capability of my DS423, but only costs $250. Add a couple of big drives and you have a pretty good backup system for little money.
Review: Excellent product. A bit complex to set up. - If you want something really simple, get an external drive and attach it to your router, if router allows. This is a very capable device with lots of function and a learning curve. Not too hard to set up the basic functions. Still working on it.

## Features

- Centralized Data Storage - Consolidate your data with 100% data ownership and multi-platform access
- Easy Sharing & Syncing - Share files and media in a breeze, and keep clients and collaborators on the same page
- Simple Data Protection - Back up your media library or business document repository to a variety of destinations
- Intelligent Surveillance - Protect what matters by keeping an eye on your home with flexible monitoring tools
- 2-year warranty

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0BRNBVTJK |
| Best Sellers Rank | #1 in Network Attached Storage (NAS) Enclosures |
| Brand | Synology |
| Color | Black |
| Compatible Devices | Desktop, Laptop, Server, Smart Phone |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (859) |
| EU Spare Part Availability Duration | 2 Years |
| Enclosure Material | Metal |
| Is Assembly Required | Yes |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 9.15"D x 4.25"W x 6.5"H |
| Item Type Name | Synology NAS |
| Item Weight | 1280 Grams |
| Manufacturer | Synology |
| Mfr Part Number | DS223 |
| Model Number | DS223 |
| Mounting Type | Tabletop |
| Size | DS223 |
| UPC | 846504004775 |
| Warranty Description | 2 year |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Synology
- **Color:** Black
- **Material:** Metal
- **Product Dimensions:** 9.15"D x 4.25"W x 6.5"H
- **Size:** DS223

## Images

![2-Bay NAS DS223 (Diskless) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/518LvVkg77L.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size, Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Is there an app available that allows one to automatically backup photos and videos from a mobile device to the home network?**
A: As far as I know, it is not possible. Access the fotos from your phone is possible via Synology Photos

**Q: Can I use 2-4TB SSD and use JBOD to get 8 TB storage?**
A: I would say no. 
Using 2 4TB drives will only give you 4TB storage as one of the two drives is a mirror of the first one for fail-over. This is the purpose of NAS drive system. Synology website will explain the configurations in more detail. There are several excellent YouTube videos online to get more detailed information.

**Q: Is your ds223 nas compatible with seagate 8 tb ironwolf harddrives?**
A: Yes, this is exactly what I have in my NAS DS223. 8GB seagate iron wolf. They work really well.

**Q: Can I use the HGST WD Ultrastar DC HC320 8TB with the synology ds223?**
A: Did not see it it in compatibility list. From WD only Red Plus series (which I do not recommend - check WDDA alert on Synology in the internet)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Was a Drobo fan for years, they are gone and Synology is a great replacement
*by P***A on November 21, 2023*

I have been a fan of Drobos for decades, but recently when one of my Drobos failed I found out that Drobo is no more. The went out of business in 2020. So, the hunt was on for a replacement. The key feature (for me) of the Drobos was that they could hold drives of different sizes and would automatically adjust storage if a drive failed so that you only had to replace that one drive. To my knowledge none of the other DAS or NAS manufacturers supported this functionality. In my hunt, I looked at several NAS and when I got to Synology, I stopped in my tracks. Turns out Synology has an operating system for their NASs called SHR which stands for Synology Hybrid Raid. It doesn’t work like Drobo, but it is similar enough that you can put different drives in your drive station and the OS will handle it. The only down side from what I can determine is that when different size drives are used, then some space will be wasted because essentially the Synology SHR breaks each drive into very large chunks and pairs them up for data protection. If one of the drive chunks can’t be paired with a chunk on another drive then it will not be used. For example if you put a 4TB drive in your NAS paired with a 7TB drive, then SHR will only be able to match chunks for 4TB of total space and 3TB will be wasted. Not great, but usable until you can afford to buy another 7TB drive to match up with the 7TB you already have. Functionality: I wish I had known about the Synology SHR years ago, cause now that I bought their NAS and am learning about it, I am finding that there is an enormous amount of functionality that it brings to the table. I have struggled for years with sharing data between my Windows computer and my Macintosh because of the incompatible by design philosophy or either Microsoft, Apple, or both. The Synology NAS makes sharing data a breeze. Now, I need to mention that I am a software engineer (retired), so I am used to handling a certain level of complexity. So, I need to make it clear that Drobo was much simpler than the Synology NAS to setup. The Drobo was essentially a really big USB hard drive. You just format it and use it like any other drive. No muss no fuss. The Synology on the other hand is essentially a completely separate and very powerful computer that happens to have a whole bunch of storage in it. Synology try’s to make things simpler by allowing you to control everything through your web browser. Once you are connected to the NAS with you browser, you get what is actually a desktop on your NAS. I have included a screen shot of the desktop displayed in a browser window so you can see what I mean. The desktop includes various tools to adjust the configuration of you NAS as well as providing a way to download and install both updates, as well as additional applications (packages) for other things you might like your NAS to do. With Package Center you can install apps to turn your NAS into a download server, a DHCP server, And audio and or video media server, a mail server, you can load an office suite as well as a simple text editor, you can install a VPN server and eve a chat server. There are also Open Source applications that can be installed and also a category called Contributor that has some third party applications like TeamViewer and KodiExplorer. Overview: The DS423 I purchased has two Gig-T Ethernet ports on the back, along with two USB3 ports that can be used to backup the NAS to external USB drives. It has slots for four drives. As a replacement for my failed Drobo, the Synology NAS does a great job, at the expense of having to learn how to set it up. That is the only real down side. If you are a novice computer user, then you will need someone to set it up for you, or you will need to just go with a USB external hard disk and forget about using a NAS. The operating system in the NAS is Linux, but Synology has hidden it very well, so you don’t need to be a Linux expert, or even a Linux user to master the Synology, but you will need to brush up on some of the network terminology that is essential to configuring a NAS. Do I recommend the Synology NAS, definitely. I had mine up and running in a minimal configuration in a few hours, but exploring all the options takes time so expect to spend some additional hours learning some new stuff. By the way, Synology makes a 2 drive bay NAS DS223 that has all the capability of my DS423, but only costs $250. Add a couple of big drives and you have a pretty good backup system for little money.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent product. A bit complex to set up.
*by K***6 on February 12, 2026*

If you want something really simple, get an external drive and attach it to your router, if router allows. This is a very capable device with lots of function and a learning curve. Not too hard to set up the basic functions. Still working on it.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Incredible Storage Investment
*by G***Y on March 3, 2026*

I honestly wish I had switched to a diskless 2-bay Synology NAS sooner. After years of relying on a single portable external hard drive, the difference in stability, protection, and overall value is night and day. With a portable drive, everything felt fragile. One accidental drop, one internal failure, or one corrupted sector could mean losing years of photos, videos, and business files — with no backup. It’s not a storage system, it’s a single point of failure. The 2-bay Synology completely solves that problem. Because it supports RAID mirroring, my data is automatically duplicated across two drives. If one drive fails, I don’t lose everything — I just replace the drive and keep working. That kind of built-in redundancy makes it infinitely more secure than a single portable drive. Beyond protection, the connectivity and compatibility are incredible. It connects via Ethernet to my router and is instantly accessible across all my devices — Mac, PC, phone, and tablet. It integrates seamlessly with macOS Time Machine, works smoothly with Lightroom catalogs, and supports remote access when I’m away from home. Instead of unplugging and re-plugging a drive between devices, everything is centralized and always available. The stability is another major upgrade. Unlike portable drives that can disconnect, overheat, or become corrupted from being moved around, the Synology runs quietly and consistently in the background. It’s designed for continuous operation, not occasional plug-in use. I no longer worry about random disconnections or file transfer errors. And when it comes to value for money, it’s honestly unmatched. Yes, the upfront cost is higher than a basic external drive, but you’re not just buying storage — you’re buying data protection, expandability, and peace of mind. Since it’s diskless, you can choose your own drives and upgrade capacity over time instead of replacing the entire unit. That makes it far more cost-effective long term. What I love most is that it grows with me. I can increase drive sizes, add backup automation, and expand my storage strategy without starting from scratch. A portable single drive is temporary storage. A 2-bay Synology NAS is a secure, stable, long-term data management system. If your files matter — whether they’re family memories or business assets — this is absolutely worth the investment.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Synology 2-Bay NAS DS223 (Diskless)
- Seagate IronWolf 4TB NAS Internal Hard Drive CMR 3.5 Inch SATA 6Gb/s 5400 RPM 64MB Cache for RAID Network Attached Storage Rescue Services (ST4000VNZ06/006)

---

## Why Shop on Desertcart?

- 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016
- 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories
- 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price
- 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members)
- 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection
- ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews

**Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.om/products/510614561-2-bay-nas-ds223-diskless](https://www.desertcart.com.om/products/510614561-2-bay-nas-ds223-diskless)

---

*Product available on Desertcart Oman*
*Store origin: OM*
*Last updated: 2026-04-22*